Overview of Lures, Urine, and Bait

Many expert trappers consider lures, urine, and bait to be important equipment.

The odor of these items attracts the passing furbearer. The animal approaches to investigate.

If the set has been made properly, the furbearer will be captured. (No matter how good the attractant, you will not catch the furbearer if the set is not made properly!)

Lure is considered especially important in trapping the wary mink, beaver, or fox.

Beginning trappers often search for a miracle lure that will attract animals from miles away. There are no such lures. The best long-distance lure might attract a fox from 50 yards away—if the lure is placed right and the weather and wind conditions are optimal.

Even when using a good lure, you still have to place your set in the target animal's usual area of travel.